Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
United Arab Emirates in May
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
11h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May2mm average rain
May is close to United Arab Emirates' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of United Arab Emirates' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is close to United Arab Emirates' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May78 weather score
May sits close to United Arab Emirates' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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